WASHINGTON, DC -- D.C. United announced Wednesday the club hasre-signed forward Francis Doe. The Liberian striker will return toUnited on loan after scoring seven goals in 19 appearances in allcompetitions. Per team and League policy, terms of the deal will not bereleased. "Francis made a lot of progress during the second half ofthe 2008 season and we're excited to have him back in 2009," saidUnited General Manager Dave Kasper. "We look forward to having him infor a full pre-season of work, and we expect that he will compete for astarting position this season."Doe joined United on April 22, 2008 after a short trial, and bythe end of the season provided a consistent attacking threat off thebench. He providing much needed depth on United's injury-depletedroster, making 19 appearances (11 starts) and scoring seven goals inall competitions. In League play, he tallied two goals in 12 matches(four starts). His strong play towards the end of the 2008 campaign was accompanied bya couple of call-ups to the Liberia National Team for 2010 World Cupqualifiers. In total he has represented his home country eight times,including qualifying for the 2006 World Cup and the 2008 African Cup ofNations, where he netted two goals in the latter competition.Catch Doe in action by purchasing tickets to the home opener onMarch 28 at RFK Stadium. Tickets are also currently available as partof D.C. United ticket packages including full season, half season andflex ticket plans. Upscale seating for full season plans - either clubsection, private or semi-private boxes, or field level seating - isalso available and includes premium services such as meal service,complimentary parking and VIP access. Youth discounted pricing remainsan option for United full season, half season and flex ticket packages.Individual game tickets will go on sale at a later date onticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. A Winter 4-pack,featuring four tickets to the home opener, as well as limited editionD.C. United knit hat, scarf and gloves, is also currently available atthe D.C. United Ticket Center.